SAIT student radio station goes all KISS to mark 50th anniversary of concert

KISS plays at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) on Feb. 6, 1974. To mark the day, the SAIT student-led radio station, Power 103, will become KISS 103 and play wall-to-wall KISS content from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. (Courtesy Frank Shufletoski)

By Todd Kaufman

Posted Feb 1, 2024 12:21 pm.

Last Updated Aug 15, 2024 2:04 pm.

Tuesday, Feb. 6 is the 50th anniversary of the second-ever North American tour stop for the one of the greatest rock bands in history — KISS.

Their first stop was in Edmonton on Feb. 5, but the next night saw them play the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) gymnasium.

KISS plays at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) on Feb. 6, 1974. To mark the day, the SAIT student-led radio station, Power 103, will become KISS 103 and play wall-to-wall KISS content from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
KISS plays at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) on Feb. 6, 1974. To mark the day, the SAIT student-led radio station, Power 103, will become KISS 103 and play wall-to-wall KISS content from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
KISS plays at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) on Feb. 6, 1974. To mark the day, the SAIT student-led radio station, Power 103, will become KISS 103 and play wall-to-wall KISS content from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
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To mark the day, the SAIT student-led radio station, Power 103, will become KISS 103 and play wall-to-wall KISS content from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

CityNews’ Todd Kaufman sat down with student Miguel Ibe to talk about the big day.

CityNews’ Todd Kaufman chats with SAIT student Miguel Ibe

Those looking to mark the occasion can tune into rtbn.ca

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